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Army Secretary eyes exit around end of year amid Hegseth tensions

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is looking to leave his role at the Pentagon around the end of 2026 following a months-long turf war with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a former White House official and another source familiar with the discussions told The Hill on Friday. A third source familiar said Driscoll has long communicated that…

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Army Secretary eyes exit around end of year amid Hegseth tensions
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